Well, one thing, you got to stand in a courtroom and listen to a judge sentencing you to 25 years in prison before you realize that freedom of expression can no longer be taken for granted.
I make a joke that I'm the Internet curmudgeon, but 'wary' is a good way to put it.
Personally, I rather look forward to a computer program winning the world chess championship. Humanity needs a lesson in humility.